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“The best thing about improvements in health care is that all the climate-change deniers are now going to live long enough to see how wrong they were.”

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Joseph J. Romm

Joseph J. Romm is an American author, political commentator, and energy policy expert. Known for his profound insights into climate change and his passion for sustainable energy solutions, Romm was born on June 27, 1960. His career spans various fields, including environmental policy, energy efficiency, and climate change. more

“Imagine a ship that is sinking and needs all the available power to run the pumps to drain out the rising waters. The first class passengers refuse to cooperate because they feel hot and want to use the air-conditioner and other electrical appliances. The second-class passengers spend all their time trying to be upgraded to first-class status. The boat sinks and the passengers all drown. That is where the present approach to climate change is leading.”

“We know it (meat eating) is indisputably the number one cause of global warming. So what does it mean exactly to be an environmentalist on a daily basis if you are not thinking about the number one cause of global warming or one of the top two or three causes of all other environmental problems? Does it mean you are necessarily someone who doesn't care about the environment? Obviously not, but it might mean you have a blind spot for something big.”

“By the end of the third decade of this century, all of American life - politics, international relations, our homes, our jobs, our industries, the kind of cars we drive - will be forever transformed by the climate and energy challenge.”

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Author:Joseph J. Romm

“Junkies find veins in their toes when the veins in their arms collapse. Developing tars sands is the equivalent.”

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Author:Al Gore

“Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also infrastructure, institutions, and budgets - an unholy brew which can create dangerous security vacuums.”

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Author:Ban Ki-moon

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